Sawdust Symphony Brews and Ole's Burlington Oct 15
2025-10-15 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Brews and Ole’s, 597 N. Pine St., Burlington, WI, 53105, United States
Sawdust Symphony is an “American New Grass” string band, that blends traditional bluegrass style with high-energy contemporary musical forms. The members of the band are all from the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. The group combines the member’s varying playing experiences in bluegrass, rock, rhythm and blues, jazz, and rock-a-billy, to bring out its own style. The solid vocal harmonies of Mark, Max, Greg, and Mike and decades of playing experiences on mandolin, guitar, banjo, and bass make for great listening and entertainment.

602 Bluegrass Jam Appleton Oct 15
2025-10-15 18:30 - 20:30 | 602 Club, 602 N Lawe St, Appleton, WI, 54911, United States
You’re invited to a Bluegrass and fiddle picking session hosted by Fox Valley Pickers 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month. If you love the sound of banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar and bass this jam is for you.We get together every 1st & 3rd Wednesday at the 602 club in Appleton, WI to jam bluegrass and fiddle music.
All levels welcome. Acoustic instruments only, no percussion please. Listeners are welcome if there is room. Please do not attend if you have a cold or do not feel well.
If you want to play and practice picking bluegrass and fiddle music in a welcoming and supportive group, please join us.
Small sample of the type of tunes we jam:Cripple Creek, Roll In My Sweet Baby’s Arms, Sitting On Top Of The World, Blue Ridge Cabin Home, Foggy Mountain Breakdown, Red Haired Boy, Nine Pound Hammer, Will The Circle Be Unbroken, Whiskey Before Breakfast, Worried Man Blues, Arkansas Traveler, Bury Me Beneath The Willow, Soldiers Joy.
Jam starts at 6pm on the first Wednesday of the month. Jam starts at 6:30pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.

ROUTE 20 BLUEGRASS JAM STURTEVANT OCT 16
2025-10-16 18:00 - 20:30 | WI
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Route 20 Restaurant
14001 Washington Ave
Sturtevant, WI 6pm
Hosted by KR Bluegrass

CHICKEN WIRE EMPIRE - MILWAUKEE
2025-10-17 20:00 | Vivarium, 1818 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
CHICKEN WIRE EMPIRE will be playing a concert at the Vivarium in Milwaukee with Armchair Boogie.

BBQ & Bluegrass - Green Bay
2025-10-18 13:30 - 20:30 | Paradise North Distillery, 101 Bay Beach Road, Green Bay, WI, 54302, United States
BBQ & Bluegrass
Paradise North Distillery
101 Bay Beach Road
Green Bay 54302
9am-8:30pm
Music 1:30pm to 8:30pm
The Gentlemen Grifters
The Wicksnippers
Biscuit Creek

LIVE BLUEGRASS FEAT. GRAFTON
2025-10-18 19:00 - 22:00 | EMBER SOCIAL, 1327 Wisconsin Ave, Grafton, WI, United States
Featuring an all-star bluegrass lineup: feat. Luke Cerny, Ryan Ogburn, and Viktor & Kristian Brusubardis—this show is guaranteed to bring the energy and the perfect blend of country, folk, and bluegrass!
Also, a special treat is in store for you: Dandy Freling!!
Dandy Freling is a road-worn storyteller with songs that blend the high, lonesome echoes of Appalachia with the dusty rhythms of cosmic country. Her set is a banquet of original songwriting — heartfelt, gritty, and sure to stir the soul of any traveler passing through.
Drawing inspiration from legends like Bob Dylan, Mickey Newbury, and Gordon Lightfoot, Dandy’s music carries both reverence for tradition and a spirit of fresh discovery. Since moving from Colorado to Wisconsin, she’s been a steady presence on the local scene — and Ember Social guests will be among the first to hear her brand-new songs.
Kick off the night with Dandy on the Ember stage before the Bluegrass headliner takes over!
Saturday, October 18
Doors open at 6 PM | Show: 7-10 PM
$10 Advance | $15 at the Door
VIP Experience: $100 table for 4, includes 1 Drink per person

CHICKEN WIRE EMPIRE - BELLEVIEW, WI
2025-10-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Seven Acre Fall Fest, 6858 Paoli Road, Belleview, WI, United States
CHICKEN WIRE EMPIRE will be at the Seven Acre Fall Fest in Belleview, WI on Oct 19 from 11am-2pm. Admission to the festival is $10 for adults. Family friendly event.

Bluegrass Jam at the Gig-Milwaukee Oct 19
2025-10-19 13:00 - 16:00 | The Gig
Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Jam, Sundays 1-4pm at The Gig, 1132 E Wright St. Milwaukee, WI. Bluegrass instruments (banjo, mandolin, guitar, Dobro, string bass, fiddle) & singers of acoustic Country songs are welcome. New participants are expected to be able to play/accompany some standard fiddle tunes, breakdowns and songs from the core Bluegrass repertoire, a post under Units provides titles, artists & keys for typical material played at the Jam. Those who wish to simply listen are also welcome!
Start time of jam may vary on Sundays that the Packers play at noon. For more info about the Bluegrass Jam at the Gig, see Bluegrass Jam @ the Gig on facebook.

SOGGY PRAIRIE & THE MILBILLIES - MADISON
2025-10-21 18:30 - 20:30 | HARMONY BAR AND GRILL, 2201 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
Madison’s hardest working Bluegrass band, Soggy Prairie, is proud to host the Madison Bluegrass Roundtable, a monthly series highlighting Southern Wisconsin’s Bluegrass scene. The series will feature new and upcoming bands, as well as well established groups. Each month will feature a set from Soggy Prairie followed by a set from a guest band. THE OCTOBER GUEST IS THE MILBILLIES FROM MILWAUKEE.

BLUEGRASS WHATEVERS MILWAUKEE
2025-10-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Nashville North, 1216 E Brady Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
BLUEGRASS WHATEVERS
Every Tuesday

Live Bluegrass music every Tuesday with members of Chicken Wire Empire and The Milbillies and a rotating cast of the Midwest’s finest bluegrass musicians!

07:00 PM – 09:00 PM

Sawdust Symphony Highland House Meqoun Oct 23
2025-10-23 18:30 - 21:30 | Highland House, 12741 N. Port Washington Road, Mrquon, WI, 53092, United States

Justin Busche Ally's Bistro Memonomee Falls
2025-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Ally’s Bistro, N72W13350 Lund Lane, Mernomonee Falls, WI, 53051, United States
Banjo man, guitarist and Dobroist (is that a word?) Justin Busche will be playing a solo show at Ally’s Bistro in Menomonee Falls on Oct 24

RHONDA VINCENT
2025-10-24 19:30 | STOUGHTON OPERA HOUSE, 381 E. MAIN STREET, STOUGHTON, WI, United States

Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives - Brookfield, WI
2025-10-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Sharon Lynne Wilson Center For The Arts, 3270 Mitchell Park Drive, Brookfield, WI, 53045, United States
Friday, October 24, 2025
7:30 PM 9:30 PM

Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts3270 Mitchell Park DriveBrookfield, WI 53045

Country Music Hall of Famer, five-time Grammy winner, and AMA Lifetime Achievement honoree, Marty Stuart is a living legend of country music. From his teenage years playing with Lester Flatt to touring with Johnny Cash, and now through his remarkable solo career, Stuart has cemented his place as a master storyteller, brilliant musician, and champion of country’s rich traditions. His signature sound blends classic country, bluegrass, and rockabilly — delivered with show-stopping energy.

Sawdust Symphony Creekside Farm Mequon
2025-10-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Creekside Farm, 13101 N. Wauwatosa Road, Mequon, WI, 53097, United States

Bluegrass Jam at the Gig Milwaukee Oct 26
2025-10-26 13:00 - 16:00 | WI

BLUEGRASS WHATEVERS. MILWAUKEE
2025-10-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Nashville North, 1216 E Brady Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

SINGLE MIC EXTREVAGANZA- MADISON
2025-11-02 12:00 - 17:00 | Atwood Music Hall, 1925 Winnebago Street, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
“Single Mic Extravaganza!” Fundraiser, noon to 5pm.
Featuring these talented Southern Wisconsin Bluegrass Music Association, Inc member bands:
Noon to 1 pm – Open Jam
1:00 pm – Northern Comfort
1:30 pm – The Grazers
2:00 pm -SpareTime Bluegrass
2:30 pm – Annie & the Oakies
3:00 pm – Soggy Prairie
3:30 pm – The SoundBillies
4:00 pm – The Sorry Mountain Band
4:30 pm – CHICKEN WIRE EMPIRE
Festivities include a vinyl album sale, silent auction, & 50/50 raffle.
$10 suggested donation. SWBMAI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. www.swbmai.org

Bluegrass Jam at the Gig Milwaukee Nov 2
2025-11-02 13:00 - 16:00 | WI

MARTY'S RESTAURANT JAM WATERFORD NOV 5
2025-11-05 18:00 - 20:00 | MARTY’S RESTAURANT, 201 W. MAIN STREET, WATERFOR, WI, 53185, United States
ON GOING JAMS
1 & 3rd Wednesday
Marty’s Restaurant
201 W. Main Street
Waterford, WI. 6pm
Hosted by KR Bluegrass

602 Club Bluegrass Jam Appleton Nov 5
2025-11-05 18:00 - 20:00 | 602 Club, 602 N Lawe St, Appleton, WI, 54911, United States

Stillhouse Junkies- Appleton
2025-11-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Gibson Music Hall, 211 W. College Ave, Appleton, WI, 54911, United States
Acoustic adventurers Stillhouse Junkies explore the worlds between roots, bluegrass, Texas swing, blues, and rock. Their free-flowing musical interplay and improvisation make every show unique as they weave their way through high-energy, intricately composed original songs, never taking the same path twice. Based in the Southwestern Colorado town of Durango, the trio consists of founder Fred Kosak on guitar and mandolin, longtime member Alissa Wolf on fiddle, and Jeanette Adams on upright bass. Formed in 2017, Stillhouse Junkies plan to release their fourth album in early 2025. Their prolific songwriting, tight vocal harmonies, and blistering instrumentals earned them the prestigious International Bluegrass Music Association’s “Momentum Band of the Year” award in 2021. As they tour relentlessly across the United States and abroad, Stillhouse Junkies are gaining a reputation as one of the most exciting bands in the acoustic music scene. They have played such beloved festivals as Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, Rockygrass, Merle Fest, and ROMP, and their busy schedule has seen them supporting Willie Carlisle, The Lil Smokies, and Asleep at the Wheel.

Bluegrass Sampler- Racine Nov 7
2025-11-07 18:00 - 22:00 | Delta Marriott Racine, 7111 Washington Ave #20, Mt Pleasant, 53406, United States

Stillhouse Junkies Spring Green, WI
2025-11-07 19:30 | Slowpoke Lounge & Cabaret, 137 W. Jefferson, Spring Green, WI, 53588, United States
Fri Nov. 7 at 7:30Acoustic adventurers Stillhouse Junkies explore the worlds between roots, bluegrass, Texas swing, blues, and rock. Their free-flowing musical interplay and improvisation make every show unique as they weave their way through high-energy, intricately composed original songs, never taking the same path twice. Based in the Southwestern Colorado town of Durango, the trio consists of founder Fred Kosak on guitar and mandolin, longtime member Alissa Wolf on fiddle, and Jeanette Adams on upright bass. Formed in 2017, Stillhouse Junkies plan to release their fourth album in early 2025. Their prolific songwriting, tight vocal harmonies, and blistering instrumentals earned them the prestigious International Bluegrass Music Association’s “Momentum Band of the Year” award in 2021. As they tour relentlessly across the United States and abroad, Stillhouse Junkies are gaining a reputation as one of the most exciting bands in the acoustic music scene. They have played such beloved festivals as Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, Rockygrass, Merle Fest, and ROMP, and their busy schedule has seen them supporting Willie Carlisle, The Lil Smokies, and Asleep at the Wheel.
$12 in advance, $15 at the door

Bluegrass Sampler Racine Nov 8
2025-11-08 | Delta Marriott Racine, 7111 Washington Ave #20, Mt Pleasant, 53406, United States

Hootenanny Delux- Milwaukee
2025-11-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Pomona Cider Co, 2163 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States
Old Time Music with Peter Irving and friends.

Bluegrass Gospel Brunch- Milwaukee
2025-11-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Black Husky Brewing, 909 E. Locust Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53212, United States
HALLELUJAH! GLORY BE! Black Husky Brewing presents its Fourth Bluegrass Gospel Brunch!
Come out and sing along to all of the old songs in that good old time way, the way mama did in the church choir, while sipping away your Sunday to a fine Black Husky beer in lieu of holy wine. Whether you keep down the straight and narrow way, or you’re drifting too far from the shore, a good time is guaranteed for all.
Music will get started with The Barred Owl String Band and will subsequently be consecrated by Milwaukee’s beloved bluegrass super group SUGAR BUSH, with Black Husky’s Tim Eichinger presiding as our ever devout group leader.
COMMUNITY POTLUCK STYLE FOOD. Feel free to bring a dish to share, and of course, partake in Aunt Mildred’s chicken casserole (and all other food) at your own risk.
AMEN

bluegrass jam at the Gig Nov 9 Milwaukee
2025-11-09 13:00 - 16:00 | WI

November Monthly Jam at Newcastle Place Mequon
2025-11-09 13:30 - 16:00 | Newcastle Place, 12600 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon, WI, United States
New monthy jam on the 2nd Sunday of the month. Newcastle Place. 12600 N. Port Washington Road in Mequon. This replaces the jam that used to be held at Dr Dawg in Theinsville. Jam is hosted by Linda and Poul Sandersen. All bluegrass instruments are welcome.

Molly Tuttle - Appleton 6pm
2025-11-12 18:00 | Poplar Hall – APPLETON, WI, 141 S. Riverheath Way, Appleton, WI, 54915, United States
